CMB
Colombo
Sri Lanka
8,717 km
5,416 miles
XRH
Richmond
Australia
Distance
8,717 km
5,416 mi / 4,707 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5.5h
Asia/Colombo
Heading
127°
southeast

Airport Comparison

CMB XRH
Airport Name Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport RAAF Base Richmond
IATA Code CMB XRH
ICAO Code VCBI YSRI
City Colombo Richmond
Country Sri Lanka Australia
Timezone Asia/Colombo Australia/Sydney
Elevation 30 ft 67 ft
Coordinates 7.180000, 79.880000 -33.600000, 150.780000

Colombo (CMB) to Richmond (XRH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) in Colombo, Sri Lanka to RAAF Base Richmond (XRH) in Richmond, Australia is 8,717 kilometers (5,416 miles / 4,707 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 127°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Sri Lanka with Australia. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Oceania. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 05:19 in Colombo, it's 10:49 in Richmond. The 5.5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Richmond (XRH) to Colombo (CMB) follows a heading of 287° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport (CMB) and RAAF Base Richmond (XRH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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